What is tocotrienol for:
Vitamins are needed for growth and good health. Vitamin E is thought to protect the body from the harmful effects of a chemical reaction known as oxidation. Vitamin E is important for many processes in the body. It is naturally found in foods such as vegetable oils, meat, eggs, milk, and leafy vegetables. Vitamin E is prescribed to treat a deficient state or as a supplement. It is also prescribed in certain other conditions like cystic fibrosis and abetalipoproteinaemia.
How does tocotrienol work:
Vitamin E is a diet aid that helps the body with muscle and nerve function. Vitamins work best when given with a well-balanced diet.
How should tocotrienol be used:
To gain the most benefit, take the medicine daily or as prescribed by your doctor. Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach. Swallow the capsules whole, do not crush, chew or open them. Liquid - Shake well before use and measure the liquid with the dropper or cup provided.
Common side effects of tocotrienol :
Feeling tired or weak (fatigue), stomach pain, loose stools (diarrhea), headache, nausea, or blurred vision.
What do I do if I miss a dose
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Do not change the dose or stop this drug
What precautions should I take when taking tocotrienol :
Do not take the drug if you had an allergic reaction to the medication in the past. Stop taking vitamin E and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; rash; wheezing; itching; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives).
When do I need to seek medical help
If you are having an allergic reaction or signs of overdose including severe fatigue, headache, nausea, blurred vision, or diarrhoea
Can I take tocotrienol with other medicines:
Before taking vitamin E, tell your doctor if you are taking warfarin (Coumadin). You may not be able to take vitamin E, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.
Are there any food restrictions
Avoid alcohol and grapefruit juice.
How do I store tocotrienol :
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Pregnancy Category
Category A : Adequate and well-controlled human studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
Therapeutic Classification
Vitamins
What is Vitamin B6 for:
It is used to help growth and good health. It is used to stop and treat low vitamin B6. It is used to avoid side effects from isoniazid. It is used to treat isoniazid or cycloserine overdose.
How does Vitamin B6 work:
Pyridoxine is a diet aid. It protects the nerves from side effects of some drugs.
How should Vitamin B6 be used:
Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach. There is a liquid (solution) if you cannot swallow pills. Shake well before use. Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
Common side effects of Vitamin B6 :
Headache. Upset stomach or throwing up. Many small meals, good mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help. Damage to the nerves. This can be long-lasting.
What do I do if I miss a dose
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
What precautions should I take when taking Vitamin B6 :
If you have an allergy to pyridoxine or any other part of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
When do I need to seek medical help
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Numbness or tingling in your hands or feet. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Can I take Vitamin B6 with other medicines:
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.
Are there any food restrictions
Avoid alcohol and grapefruit juice.
How do I store Vitamin B6 :
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Pregnancy Category
Category A : Adequate and well-controlled human studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
Therapeutic Classification
Vitamins
Therapeutic Classification
Supplements & Adjuvant Therapy